A Queer Chef Shut Down An Interview Request From Ivanka Trump’s Brand

When an interview request from an IvankaTrump.com contributing writer slipped into the Instagram inbox of Angela Dimayuga, executive chef at New York City’s Mission Chinese Food, she knew she had to respond.

In a note published publicly on Instagram, Dimayuga explained to the writer exactly why she wouldn’t grant an interview, citing, among other issues, not wanting to be involved with both a brand and President that “slyly disparages female empowerment.”